Dr. Patrick Wright

02/23/2026

Due to this cyber attack, we do not have access to our schedules or any patient information. If you have missed appointments with me or are scheduled for surgery or a clinic visit this week, please reach out via email to pwright@umc.edu and include a way for us to reach you. We are working to make sure all of our patients are contacted and rescheduled as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!

02/15/2026

Did you know your child reaches half of their adult height by the age of 2? Infants and toddlers grow very fast. Bowed legs, intoeing, outtoeing, and an uncoordinated gait are all part of the process. If your child turns 2 and you still have concerns, it may be time for an xray of their legs. Children’s of MS is here to help.

02/06/2026

What are growing pains? Simply put, they are intermittent complaints of pain around growth plates in rapidly growing children. The pain is commonly seen around the knees but can be present anywhere a child is growing. A helpful way to know if the pain may be normal? Your child gets back to usual activity in between episodes of pain. When to be concerned? Your child has had an injury, or has fever, redness, swelling, or a deformity associated with the pain. Children’s of Mississippi is here to help!

*Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not replace proper medical diagnosis and treatment by a provider

01/29/2026

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal curvature of the spine measuring greater than 10 degrees. The most common form I see is in adolescents and is associated with a growth abnormality that caused the spine to curve. If your curve is greater than 25 degrees there are treatment options that could decrease the likelihood of facing surgery to treat your scoliosis. Children’s of Mississippi is here to help.

11/21/2025

I’m always happy to attend this fundraiser for Children’s of Mississippi. Grateful to know the Strickland family and to be a part of Bentley’s care!

04/04/2025

Broken bones happen, and children are different. Most fractures in children do not require surgery, and many don’t even need a cast. As pediatric orthopedic specialists, we are happy to help with diagnosis and treatment options tailored to your child’s age and type of injury. Call us at 601-815-8066. Same day and walk in visits are available.

05/01/2023

One of my favorites of all time! Fantastic surgeon and an even better human being. I know I speak for so many when I say Dr. Brooks is missed in Mississippi. My wife and I loved running into him at !

02/01/2023

If you are considering a Vertebral Body Tethering surgery for scoliosis, you may want to contact us for a second opinion. A recent study from the Pediatric Spine Study Group, an international consortium of pediatric research centers, demonstrated a complete lack of meaningful ”guided growth” after surgery. Considering the risks of the surgical procedure and the high failure rates, I’m always happy to discuss the non-operative and less risky, time-tested operative procedures we offer at Children’s of Mississippi.

12/16/2022

WE TAKE BLUE CROSS AGAIN!

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi (Blue Cross) have reached an agreement.

Effective December 15, 2022, all UMMC facilities, physicians and other individual Professional Providers are fully participating Network Providers for all Blue Cross commercial health plans, including the Federal Employee Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans from other states.

Blue Cross and UMMC remain focused on their missions of serving Mississippians’ health care needs.

The terms of the contracts are confidential.

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11/18/2022

Well done!

10/24/2022

This was a very special day, and I am honored to be a part of Bentley’s care!

Jamie Johnson hosted Bentley’s 5th annual Ride/Auction for the Children’s of Mississippi Hospital.